Costa Rica Romelia

Costa Rica Romelia SHB EP

Palmichal & Santa Ana Mountains

Region: Palmichal & Santa Ana Mountains, Costa Rica
Altitude: 1,200 – 1,600 masl
Varieties: Caturra, Catuaí
Harvest: December – February
Process: Washed Arabica & Drum Dried
Certification: European Preparation (EP)
Roast: Medium

Cupping Notes

Milk chocolate • Citrus • Caramel • Green Apple
Bright acidity with a creamy, well-rounded body and sweet, clean finish.

Body: Creamy & Balanced
Flavor: Milk Chocolate & Caramel
Acidity: Bright & Lively
Finish: Citrus Sweetness

About the Farm

Romelia SHB EP comes from the cloud-kissed Palmichal rainforest, bordering the famed Tarrazú region of Costa Rica — a land known for its exceptional acidity and refined cup quality.

The story begins with Manuel Rojas Arias, a pioneer coffee grower who introduced coffee to the Palmichal region on the western slopes of the Escazú Mountains. His success inspired other farmers to replace their sugar crops with coffee. After his passing, his sister Doña Romelia carried on his legacy, maintaining the same dedication to quality that defines this coffee today.

A Legacy of Excellence

Manuel Rojas founded Beneficio Palmichal in 1933, processing over 5,000 bags of exceptional SHB coffee that year — earning the highest prices in Costa Rica. That heritage continues today with meticulous sorting and processing that meets the European Preparation standard. Each bean is optically and hand-sorted to ensure purity and consistency in every roast.